Originally Published on July 22, 2025
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LÉVIS, QC, JULY 22, 2025/insPRESS/ – GUS, the largest network of property restoration professionals in Canada, is proud to announce a national partnership with BGC Canada, formerly known as Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. Dedicated to helping young people thrive, this iconic organization provides children and teens with safe, welcoming spaces to explore new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop the confidence and skills they need for life.
Every year, more than 160,000 young people walk through the doors of more than 600 BGC Clubs across the country. By partnering with BGC Canada, GUS aims to amplify this impact by mobilizing its franchisees to take part in concrete initiatives within their local communities. This partnership marks a new milestone in the group’s social commitment.
“Our network is made up of dedicated individuals whose hearts are in the right place. Across the country, initiatives to support our communities were already emerging naturally. Since our work is to help people, we felt it was time to align these acts of generosity behind a shared cause to create even greater impact. That’s why we chose to become a national partner of BGC Canada, an organization whose mission truly resonates with us,” says François Hétu, President of GUS.
Since 2001, the GUS Foundation has provided essential support to disaster victims without resources, delivering emergency aid during critical times. This mission remains at the heart of its actions. However, with this new partnership, GUS also wants to help prevent crises by positively influencing young people’s life journeys. “The goal is simple but meaningful: if we can help children and teens today, maybe they’ll never need the GUS Foundation tomorrow,” adds Mr. Hétu.
Brooke Duval, Senior Director of at BGC Canada, welcomes this collaboration:
“At BGC, we believe every young person deserves equal opportunities, no matter their postal code. This partnership with GUS is a fantastic opportunity to build lasting connections between our clubs and committed players in the business community across Canada. Together, we can provide young people with even safer, more inspiring, and future-focused environments.”
To measure the partnership’s concrete impact and foster a culture of engagement, GUS will implement a tracking and analysis system for all volunteer actions and financial contributions made by participating franchisees. This will help better understand results on the ground, showcase local initiatives, and inspire the entire network.
Through this partnership, all members of the GUS network will be called upon to actively get involved across the country by supporting BGC Clubs and their initiatives that help young people at key moments in their development.
About GUS
GUS is a leading full-service restoration provider that has delivered disaster relief to Canadians for over 33 years. Beginning from humble roots in Quebec City in 1991, GUS has expanded into a national company with 125 locations strategically located sites across 8 provinces and growing. GUS is well known for providing high-quality work coupled with professional open lines of communication for both the insured and insurer.
